Series of politically sensitive cases are scheduled for hearing All eyes will be on Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi at the head of the Supreme Court Bench which is scheduled to hear a series of politically sensitive cases, including the Ramjanma- bhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute appeals on January 4, …
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Separatists to counter IS supporters
Condemn attempt to unfurl IS flag at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid, calling it a ploy against the entire leadership Separatists under the umbrella Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) plan to confront Islamic State (IS) supporters on Friday by holding a protest against the unfurling of an IS flag at the pulpit of …
Read More »Swelling crowds force Delhi Metro to shut exit gates
Action followed heavy footfalls in Central Delhi owing to New Year celebrations Following heavy footfall in the Central Delhi area on Tuesday owing to New Year celebrations, the Delhi police issued an advisory leading to the closure of exit gates of four major metro stations. Police and metro officials said …
Read More »Monkey fever outbreak likely to hit tourism
The outbreak of Kyasanur Forest Disease, also known as monkey fever, at Sharavathi river valley in Sagar taluk is likely to dent the tourism prospects of the region. The Department of Forest and Wildlife has also closed its nature camp at Muppane in Sharavathi Wildlife Sanctuary. Source : https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/monkey-fever-outbreak-likely-to-hit-tourism/article25886302.ece
Read More »Western outfits barred in Durga temple premises
To preserve culture, tradition of Hindu religion, says Executive Officer Following the footsteps of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the Governing Board of the Kanaka Durga temple atop the Indrakeeladri has imposed strict dress code for devotees from Tuesday (January 1). Executive Officer Koteswaramma said the move was aimed at preserving …
Read More »Praveen Kumar takes oath as HC acting CJ
It is my duty to strive for welfare of all sections, he says A new chapter had begun in the history of sunrise State Andhra Pradesh with the inauguration of the temporary campus for the High Court at the CM’s camp office here on Tuesday. Justice Chagari Praveen Kumar, senior-most …
Read More »India, Pak. move towards release of civilian prisoners
Exchange lists of convicts who have completed terms In a peace overture, India has asked Islamabad to take back dozens of Pakistani nationals who have completed jail terms here. The Indian request came in the context of the exchange of the lists of prisoners in both countries that took place …
Read More »Scramble for alternatives to plastics begins
Price of cloth bags shoot up from Rs. 3 to Rs. 50, say sellers Day one of the ban on single-use plastics in the State on Tuesday witnessed the hiking of prices of alternatives such as cloth bags and banana leaves, sale of non-woven bags as permissible, many hotels and …
Read More »Modi rules out ordinance on Ram temple for now
We’ll take a call after the judicial process is completed, says Prime Minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that any decision on bringing an ordinance on the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya could be considered only after the judicial process got over. In an …
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